Senior Water Resources Engineer

Overview

Design and manage water resources projects, including drainage, stormwater, and hydraulic modeling.

Key Responsibilities

• design calculations
• cost estimating
• hydrologic modeling
• stormwater management
• project budgeting
• technical oversight

Tasks

-Complete all tasks on time and within budget while fully meeting project scope. -Supervise subordinate supervisors or team leaders. -Work with the Project Manager to actively manage project budgets. -Achieve or exceed budgets individual utilization targets. -Serve as a staff specialist, applying advanced theories and concepts. -Serve as task manager of select projects. -Attend project team meetings. -Compare field data to base plan. -Assist in proposals, negotiations, and presentations. -Collaborate with internal departments for client relationship development. -Provide technical oversight and guidance. -Conduct employee performance appraisals, when applicable. -Prepare design calculations, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates. -Develop professional relationships through active participation in industry associations and community involvement. -Conduct research in problem areas of scope and complexity. -Ensure projects comply with ISO standards. -Read and interpret technical documents. -Performs work which involves conventional types of plans, investigations, surveys, structures, or equipment. Assignments usually include engineering calculations, interpretation of engineering drawing and specifications, and assistance with proposal preparation. -Plan, develop, coordinate and direct large projects or engineering programs. -Provide task performance reports. -Manage work routines and assign job activities. -Operate within specified (corporate or project) budget parameters. -Comply with all KCI policies and procedures. -Prepare preliminary concept designs. -Coordinate with other practices and sub-consultants. -Review and approve shop drawings. -Assist with receivables management. -Coordinate design development of projects and plans and assisting with technical direction of junior staff -Mentor and train staff. -Completion of hydrologic and hydraulic computations, reports, and modeling (drainage improvement, watershed evaluation, floodplain modeling) -Conduct site visits and gather data. -Assist in the development of multiple projects and deliverables, including plans, specifications, technical reports, and cost estimates, within the schedule and budget. These duties will be performed under the supervision of a project engineer or project manager. -Identify and assist in attracting talent to KCI. -Provide planning, design, and construction oversight services for DOT, municipal, and private clients in the transportation and civil engineering industry including but not limited to roadway drainage, culvert and bridge hydraulics, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, green infrastructure, and ESD/LID. -Design and preparation of construction drawings for various water resources projects. Projects include: drainage, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, bridge and culvert replacement,

Requirements

• professional engineer
• master's degree
• microstation
• geopak
• hec‑ras
• 10 years

What You Bring

-Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously. -Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) -Master’s Degree -Knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to construction management, quality assurance, and safety protocols. -Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position. -Proven experience in project management roles, with a track record of successful project delivery. -Bachelor’s Degree in related field (AEC Industry) -Microstation and Geopak Drainage experience, or similar CAD software. -Ability and willingness to research and work in different geographies. -Proven experience in planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring engineering projects. -Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions in a fast-paced environment. -Understanding of hydrologic & hydraulic modeling software such as HEC-RAS, HY-8, HEC-HMS, SWMM -Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. -Experience in stormwater management, design of stormwater quantity and quality control measures, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, drainage design, erosion and sediment control design, and watershed modeling -Candidate must have good written and verbal communication skills and have a strong understanding of water resources and civil engineering principles. -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, team members, and stakeholders. -Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, MicroStation, Geopak Drainage, and HEC-RAS required.

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About Kci Technologies, Inc.

-As an employee‑owned company, it delivers turnkey consulting, design, and construction services across the U.S. -Typical projects span transportation corridors, water/wastewater systems, utility networks, and telecom infrastructure. -Specializing in sectors like transportation, environmental, telecom, utilities, facilities, and construction management. -Standout fact: routinely ranks among top US engineering firms in engineering news and secured large office leases.

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Security Clearance

-pre-employment drug screening required. -background and motor vehicle checks may be required.